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Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)04 · Engine
04 · Engine

Timing gear cover and oil seal (page 2 of 2)

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs
EngineTiming gear cover and oil seal · page 2 of 2

Refit

  1. Fit the timing gears without the chain.
Fit the timing gears without the chain.
  1. Check the alignment of the gears with a straight edge.
  2. Use feeler gauges to determine the thickness of shim required. DATA: Shim thickness = 0.152 mm.
  3. Remove the crankshaft gear and the crankshaft driving key.
  4. Fit the required thickness of shims to obtain the correct alignment.
  5. Refit the driving key to the crankshaft.
  6. Clean timing gears,timing chain and crankshaft and camshaft ends.
Clean timing gears,timing chain and crankshaft and camshaft ends.
  1. Position the crankshaft key at TDC and the camshaft key at 2 o’clock.
  2. Fit timing chain and gears and check alignment.
  3. Fit camshaft gear retaining nut and new lock washer. Tighten nut to 90 Nm.and tap over lock washer.
  4. Fit oil thrower with the ’F’ mark facing outwards.
  5. Fit timing chain tensioner. See this section.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini

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